FOREX BROKER COMPARISON · OCTOBER 2026
Start with these featured brokers when you are comparing account conditions, platforms, current offers and available information. A rank is not a substitute for checking the terms that apply to you.
A practical option for traders who want to compare Standard and Cent account options before moving to other account types.
4.6 / 5.0
A broker to consider when you want to compare a Premium account with other account types and current promotion eligibility.
4.5 / 5.0
An option for users who want a commission-free Standard account or a raw-spread Premium account, plus a proprietary app alongside MT4 and MT5.
4.4 / 5.0USERS' CHOICE
Brokers ordered by how many times their account-opening buttons were clicked on this site between 1 September 2026 - 30 September 2026. The editorial score is not part of this order; treat it as a signal of what readers actually chose.
A broker to consider when you want to compare a Premium account with other account types and current promotion eligibility.
A practical option for traders who want to compare Standard and Cent account options before moving to other account types.
An option for users who want a commission-free Standard account or a 0.0-pip Zero account, and who understand a 0% stop-out level and very high leverage.
Counted: clicks on account-opening buttons on this site (1 September 2026 - 30 September 2026). Repeat clicks by the same user are included. No order is published in months with fewer than 20 clicks. Rankings are not reordered for advertising fees.
CURRENT OFFERS
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BONUSA standing trading bonus credited on every transfer into an HFM Top-Up Bonus account. The bonus itself cannot be withdrawn, but profits made with it can.
BONUSFrom 26 October 14:00 to 2 November 23:59 JST, the first deposit into a Top-Up Bonus account during the period is matched 100% as trading bonus, up to JPY 45,000. New and existing clients with a verified account are eligible.
CAMPAIGNFrom the afternoon of 5 October to 30 October 2026 23:59 JST, clients who meet the deposit and trading-volume conditions qualify for prizes. Prize A: a draw for 10 clients, each choosing a luxury hot spring trip for two plus JPY 500,000, or JPY 630,000 in cash. Prize B: a cash prize of JPY 8,000 to JPY 110,000 for clients who meet the conditions.
CAMPAIGNFrom the afternoon of 5 October to 27 November 2026 23:59 JST, a promotion for HFM partners (IBs and affiliates). Based on the results of clients registered through the direct affiliate link of the partner, reaching two of three targets (trading volume, cash flow and new active clients) enters the partner into a draw for Apple products or cash.
BONUSA standing HFM promotion: open a Bonus Hunter account with JPY 45,000 in trading funds, and once the official conditions are met, transfer the profit to a Top-Up Bonus account to convert it into a 100% deposit bonus of up to JPY 150,000.
BONUSA trading credit offer subject to identity verification, account and other official conditions.
BONUSA deposit-credit offer with account, verification and campaign conditions.
BONUSA promotion subject to the account, residence and other official eligibility conditions.
BONUSA first-deposit promotion subject to the eligible account and official terms.
BONUSA limited-period deposit-credit offer for eligible INFINOX clients and approved MT4 or MT5 accounts.
BONUSRunning since 14 August 2026 and continuing through October 2026: residents of Japan who apply the promo code JP25Axi in the client portal, deposit at least USD 125 and place at least one trade receive 25% of that first deposit as trading credit, up to USD 500 per client.
CAMPAIGNAn October 2026 campaign marking the addition of Peska as an Axi deposit method. Deposit JPY 50,000 or more to Axi through Peska in a single payment and complete at least one trade during the period to receive JPY 5,000 in your Peska account within 10 business days. It is open to clients who open a Peska account during the period, or who hold one but have never deposited to a broker through it.
BONUSApply the promo code AXI100 in the Axi client portal, then deposit USD 500 or more to receive the same amount as trading credit, on every qualifying deposit up to USD 10,000 per client. The promotion runs from 1 October to 31 December 2026 (UTC). It is open to residents of France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean and the French overseas territories listed in the terms; residents of Japan are not eligible. The credit cannot be withdrawn and does not cover losses.
BONUSA standing trading-credit offer on every deposit or internal transfer into a dedicated MT4/MT5 Lifetime Bonus account, until cumulative deposits reach USD 20,000. The credit itself cannot be withdrawn.
BONUSA standing offer for first-time depositors: a single USD 25 deposit into a dedicated MT4/MT5 Welcome Bonus account receives USD 50 in trading credit. The credit itself cannot be withdrawn.
BONUSAn invitation-only promotion for new clients until 31 December 2026 (JST): a USD 100 no-deposit credit plus 100% of the first deposit into the same account, capped at USD 645. Credit cannot be withdrawn.
CAMPAIGNFrom 25 September 2026, margin on gold (XAUUSD) at AXIORY is calculated with the same leverage setting as forex pairs: up to 1:2000 on the Max account and up to 1:1000 on Nano, Standard and Tera, subject to equity tiers across all live accounts. No end date and no application required.
CAMPAIGNAn October 2026 campaign for clients who submit the application form, deposit to DecodeFX through Peska in a single payment and trade the required volume in FX or precious metals. First-time Peska depositors need JPY 50,000 (USD 350) and 2 lots; clients who have deposited through Peska before need JPY 100,000 (USD 700) and 15 lots. The cashback is a fixed JPY 5,000 or USD 35.
CAMPAIGNA limited-time campaign marking XS's tighter spreads on silver (XAGUSD). From Monday 12 October 2026 06:00 to Saturday 31 October 05:59 (Japan time), trade a total of 3 lots or more of XAGUSD on a Standard account and receive USD 20 to 35 per lot depending on your total volume. Only positions held for 2 minutes or more count, and 150 lots or more earns USD 35 per lot with no cap. The cashback is paid to your XS wallet within about 5 business days after the campaign ends.
COMPARISON TABLE
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| Broker | Editorial score | Max. leverage | Minimum deposit | Published spread | Current offers | Platforms | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 4.6 / 5.0 | Up to 1:2000* | No stated minimum on selected accounts | EUR/USD average 1.1 pips (Standard) | Up to JPY 5,000 · Current offer conditions apply | MT4 and MT5 | Check current support channels for your country |
| HFM | 4.5 / 5.0 | Up to 1:2000* | From USD 0 on selected accounts | From 1.4 pips (Premium) | 20% on every deposit, up to USD 5,000 · 100% on your first deposit, up to JPY 45,000 | MT4, MT5, WebTrader and HFM App | Check current support channels for your country |
| Axi | 4.4 / 5.0 | Up to 1:1000* | No set first-deposit amount (Standard; payment-method minimums only); USD 500 first deposit (Premium) | From 0.7 pips (Standard, EUR/USD) | 25% of the first deposit, up to USD 500 · JPY 5,000 cashback | MT4, MT5, the Axi trading app (Standard account) and Axi Copy Trading | English website and help centre; English-speaking support team available 24/7 (official contact page, checked 1 October 2026) |
| XMTrading | 4.3 / 5.0 | Up to 1:1000* | From USD 5 (Standard and Micro) | From 1.0 pips (Standard and Micro) | No listed current offer | MT4, MT5 and XMTD TraderPro | Check current support channels on the official site |
| AXIORY | 4.2 / 5.0 | Up to 1:2000* (Max account; 1:1000 on other accounts) | No account-level minimum (payment-method minimums only, e.g. JPY 1,100 by domestic bank transfer) | From 0.0 pips* (Nano/Tera charge USD 6 round turn) | USD 100 no-deposit + 100% first deposit, up to USD 745 · Gold margin moves from a fixed 1:100 to the account leverage | MT4, MT5 and cTrader (varies by account) | English website; live chat (Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:00 GMT+2) and email support (official FAQ, checked 1 October 2026) |
| DecodeFX | 4.2 / 5.0 | Up to 1:2000* | From USD 1 (CENT) | From 0.34 pips (STD via this site)* | JPY 5,000 or USD 35 | DecodeFX App, MT4, MT5 and API | Check current support channels for your country |
| Monaxa | 4.2 / 5.0 | Up to 1:2000* | From USD 15 (Standard and Cent) | From 0.0 pips (Zero) | 30% on deposits, up to USD 6,000 in total · Deposit USD 25, receive USD 50 | MT4 and MT5 | English website; live chat, email and help centre, 24/5 (official support page, checked 1 October 2026) |
| Exness | 4.1 / 5.0 | Up to 1:2000* (unlimited when eligible) | Varies by region and payment method (official help centre) | From 0.2 pips (Standard) | No listed current offer | MT4 and MT5 | Check current support channels on the official site |
| Vantage Trading | 4.1 / 5.0 | Up to 1:2000* | From USD 50 | From 1.5 pips (Standard) | Current offer conditions apply · Up to 120% | MT4, MT5, WebTrader and Vantage App | Check current support channels for your country |
| INFINOX | 4.1 / 5.0 | Up to 1:1000* | Check the registration flow and current official information | XAU/USD average 17 points (STP) | 20% trading credit | MT4 and MT5 | English website; live chat and email support (official contact page, checked 1 October 2026) |
CHOOSE BY PRIORITY
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EDITORIAL CRITERIA
The ranking is an editorial comparison of published information. It does not use unverified execution quality, withdrawal speed or unattributed reviews as scoring evidence.
How clearly the applicable entity, licensing and client-fund information can be checked.
Account options, platforms and information about EA or short-term trading conditions.
Published spreads, commissions and starting requirements considered together.
Maximum figures together with account, balance and instrument limits.
Eligible account, conditions, expiry and withdrawal-related rules.
Support route and public information available for the relevant country.
Published deposit and withdrawal routes, name requirements and processing information.
Information and criteria reviewed in August 2026. Account terms and promotions can change. Confirm the entity, terms and current conditions that apply to you before taking action.
FAQ
Common questions before choosing a broker. Check each broker's official information for account-specific terms.
It is an editorial score based on published information, weighted as follows: safety information 20%, trading conditions 20%, spreads and costs 15%, leverage 10%, bonuses 15%, support information 10% and funding information 10%. Rankings are never decided by advertising revenue alone. Execution quality, withdrawal speed and unsourced reviews are not scored because we do not measure them.
Brokers with a standard account that has no minimum deposit, or that can be opened with a small amount, are the usual starting point. Our purpose-based ranking lists XS, HFM and Vantage Trading for beginners. Test deposits, withdrawals and the platform with a demo or a small balance before trading seriously.
If a sharp market move pushes an account balance below zero, the broker resets the negative amount and does not ask the client to deposit the shortfall. Eligibility and exclusions differ by broker, account type and terms, so check the applicable terms before opening an account.
Not on the bonus amount alone. Bonuses have eligible account types, claim conditions, expiry dates, withdrawal rules and forfeiture conditions, and may not be available on the account you actually want to trade. Check whether you can meet the conditions on your account type first. Current offers and their conditions are listed on the bonuses page.
Account conditions and promotions are checked against each broker's official information on an ongoing basis, and the order and editorial scores are reviewed monthly. The date of the latest review is shown at the bottom of the page. Always confirm the latest terms with the broker before registering.
Yes. Many traders use different brokers or accounts for regular trading, bonus offers and EA trading. Note that some brokers restrict multiple accounts or repeated bonus claims under their terms, so check before you register.
The editorial ranking scores published information - safety, account conditions, spreads, bonuses and support - on the same criteria. The users' choice ranking orders brokers by how many times their account-opening buttons were clicked on this site during the previous month and does not reflect the editorial score. In months with too few clicks we do not publish an order. Neither ranking is reordered for advertising fees.
Criteria and listings reviewed on 19 September 2026. Conditions and promotions can change; confirm the applicable entity, terms and latest conditions before registering.
